Films > Visual Arts > Themerson & Themerson
Stefan and Franciszka Themerson couldn’t say when they first met, but after connecting they spent a lifetime together as artistic collaborators. His strength was in writing, while her preferred tool was a paintbrush. Jointly, they created everything from children’s books to avant-garde films – for which they are considered pioneers in their native Poland. Before World War II, the Themersons moved to Paris and, due to the war, were separated from one another for the only time in their lives. In 1942 they reunited in London, where they became important figures in the non-mainstream art world in the post-war years. The Themersons ran their own unique publishing house and were a magnet for other artists who looked up to them. The couple never became famous, but that seemed unimportant to them: They created art for themselves and for each other. After spending an hour and a half in their company, it’s easy to see why they were such an inspiration to many loving friends.
“Supported by the British Israeli Arts
Training Scheme (BI ARTS) a British
Council initiative in partnership with
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
Ministry of Culture and Sport in Israel.”
“ביקורם של האמנים התקיים הודות לתמיכת תכנית
BI ARTS, תכנית חילופי התרבות של המועצה הבריטית,
משרד החוץ ומשרד התרבות והספורט.”